How to Throw a Cinco De Mayo Party with Old El Paso
When is Cinco De Mayo and Why Do We Celebrate It?
Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unexpected victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. While it’s not Mexico's Independence Day, it's a day widely embraced as a time to celebrate Mexican culture, resilience, and tradition.
Planning Your Cinco De Mayo Party
Cinco De Mayo Decoration Ideas
Decorating your space for Cinco De Mayo will require some planning. Add a pop of colour to your space with bright tissue paper pom poms, bold flowers in old glass jars, and hanging strings of papel picado.
Depending on time, you could even create a festive photo backdrop using fake flowers or other props as a great way to capture memories with your guests.
What to Wear to a Cinco De Mayo Party
If you want to embrace the spirit of Cinco De Mayo with your outfit, you’ll need some vibrant attire! Think colourful ruffled skirts, summer prints, vivid shoes, large earrings, bright makeup and embroidered blouses.
Don’t forget to also bring something to keep you warm as the evening goes on! A denim jacket can add a casual touch to your Cino De Mayo outfit and keep the evening chill away.
Mouth-Watering Cinco De Mayo Dinner Ideas
The Main Attractions - Tacos, Fajitas, and More
Now that the décor and outfits are sorted, it’s time to think about the food! Nothing says party like a taco or fajita bar. With Old El Paso's dinner kits, you can easily prepare a variety of fillings and toppings, allowing guests to customise their meals. Don't forget the guacamole and salsa for that extra zing!
Side Dishes and Snacks
Complement your main dishes with sides that everyone will love. Think of serving a vibrant Mexican rice, a refreshing jicama and watermelon salad, or even a make-ahead chunky guacamole to pair with some salted nachos! The important thing is to strike a balance and make sure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Cinco De Mayo Activities and Games
Incorporate fun activities like a DIY piñata filled with treats, a spicy hot sauce tasting challenge, or even a game of Lotería to keep the party lively and engaging for all ages.
Enjoy Your Cinco De Mayo with Old El Paso
Ready to celebrate? Cinco De Mayo is a great time to enjoy the company of loved ones and savour the flavours of Mexican cuisine while learning more about Mexican culture and heritage. Let Old El Paso’s kits, condiments and sauces help make your Cinco De Mayo celebration one to remember and check out an easy recipe to get you started below!
EXTRA THIN CHICKEN FAJITAS
Recipe Name
EXTRA THIN CHICKEN FAJITASTotal Time
15 minutesSpice Level
MildServings
3Ingredients
- 500g Chicken
- 1 onion
- 1 Old El Paso™ Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
- Yellow & red peppers
- 1 Old El Paso™ Seasoning mix for fajitas
- 1 Old El Paso™ 6 Large Extra Thin Tortillas
Preparation
- Slice the chicken, peppers and onions into thin strips. Pan-fry the chicken in a little oil over medium-high heat until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Throw in the onion, peppers and sprinkle over the Old El Paso™ seasoning mix for fajitas. Sizzle away, stirring or tossing until the chicken is golden, keeping the veg crunchy.
- HEAT THE TORTILLAS:
- MICROWAVE: pierce the pack and place it in the microwave. Heat for 30-35 seconds on full power (800 watts). Open the pack and separate tortillas.
- OVEN: Pre-heat oven to 140C (120C fan-assisted ovens). Remove tortillas from packaging, separate them from each other and wrap in foil or greaseproof paper. Heat for 2-3 'minutes. Keep them covered and warm until ready to serve. - For an exciting Mexican experience serve sizzling hot from the pan for all to share. Grab a warm tortilla, spoon in the delicious filling and top with Old El Paso™ Thick 'N Chunky Salsa. Forget the knives and forks... Simply roll and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Add twist to your fajita by adding avocado, lettuce & cherry tomatoes.
